Coleraine vs Ballymena United: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Coleraine

W W W D D

6th place in League

2-2

26/12/2024 11:00

Ballymena United

W L W L W

9th place in League

Northern Ireland Premier League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Coleraine vs Ballymena United on 26 December 2024 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Coleraine vs Ballymena United preview before placing your bet.

Coleraine will face Ballymena United in Northern Ireland Premier League on December 26, 2024 at 11:00.
Coleraine are currently 6th with 49 points after 33 matches.
Ballymena United sit 9th with 43 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.82.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2024-12-26

Coleraine vs Ballymena United - Prediction & Odds

Coleraine

Ballymena United

2024-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2024

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Linfield FC	76	33	24	4	5	61	23	38
02 Larne FC	54	33	15	9	9	39	28	11
03 Glentoran FC	54	33	15	9	9	40	31	9
04 Dungannon Swifts	50	33	15	5	13	44	40	4
05 Crusaders	50	33	15	5	13	41	43	-2
06 Coleraine	49	33	13	10	10	49	41	8
07 Cliftonville	46	33	13	7	13	44	37	7
08 Portadown	46	33	13	7	13	39	38	1
09 Ballymena United	43	33	13	4	16	40	42	-2
10 Glenavon Lurgan	39	33	10	9	14	35	43	-8
11 Carrick Rangers	27	33	6	9	18	24	48	-24
12 Loughgall FC	18	33	4	6	23	29	71	-42

Champion Additional	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Linfield FC	85	5	3	0	2	8	5	3
02 Larne FC	63	5	2	3	0	7	5	2
03 Glentoran FC	61	5	2	1	2	9	6	3
04 Dungannon Swifts	57	5	2	1	2	7	8	-1
05 Coleraine	55	5	2	0	3	6	9	-3
06 Crusaders	54	5	1	1	3	6	10	-4

Relegation	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Cliftonville	58	5	4	0	1	14	4	10
02 Portadown	56	5	3	1	1	9	7	2
03 Ballymena United	47	5	1	1	3	7	12	-5
04 Glenavon Lurgan	46	5	2	1	2	7	4	3
05 Carrick Rangers	32	5	1	2	2	8	11	-3
06 Loughgall FC	22	5	1	1	3	7	14	-7

Head To Head

19/10/2024 10:00

Ballymena United

0 - 1

Coleraine

NIR D1

16/08/2024 14:45

Coleraine

4 - 2

Ballymena United

NIR D1

26/12/2023 11:00

Ballymena United

3 - 1

Coleraine

NIR D1

07/11/2023 15:45

Ballymena United

1 - 1

Coleraine

NIR LC

21/10/2023 10:00

Ballymena United

3 - 1

Coleraine

NIR D1

04/08/2023 14:45

Coleraine

2 - 1

Ballymena United

NIR D1

Ballymena United

67%

Draw

17%

Coleraine

17%

Coleraine Last 6 matches

14/12/2024 11:00

Linfield FC 3 - 0 Coleraine

NIR D1

30/11/2024 11:00

Glenavon Lurgan 3 - 3 Coleraine

NIR D1

24/11/2024 08:30

Coleraine 1 - 2 Crusaders

NIR D1

16/11/2024 11:00

Loughgall FC 0 - 4 Coleraine

NIR D1

10/11/2024 10:00

Larne FC 2 - 1 Coleraine

NIR D1

05/11/2024 15:45

Crusaders 2 - 1 Coleraine

NIR LC

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Ballymena United

21/12/2024 11:00

Loughgall FC 2 - 3 Ballymena United

NIR D1

14/12/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 0 - 1 Dungannon Swifts

NIR D1

30/11/2024 11:00

Ballymena United 1 - 2 Carrick Rangers

NIR D1

16/11/2024 11:00

Cliftonville 0 - 1 Ballymena United

NIR D1

12/11/2024 15:45

Glentoran FC 2 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR SHCUP

09/11/2024 11:00

Linfield FC 2 - 0 Ballymena United

NIR D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Northern Ireland Premi...

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Coleraine

Ballymena United

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.90

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored

Avg. per game

0.58

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.97

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 40 matches

YesNo

26 (65%)14 (35%)

In last 40 matches

NoYes

18 (47%)20 (53%)

Coleraine

Recent matches

Ballymena United

Under /Over

(80%)32 8(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(66%)25 13(34%)

Under /Over

(30%)12 28(70%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

Under /Over

(40%)16 24(60%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

/Yes

(55%)22 18(45%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Coleraine

Ballymena United

Shots

Coleraine

Total shots

5.62 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Ballymena United

Total shots

6.45 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Coleraine Pass Ballymena United

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Coleraine

Played games

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.30

Clean sheets

0.24

2.23

Corners

109

2.87

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.68

GK saves

1.71

Coleraine

DISCIPLINARY

Ballymena United

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.38

2.37

0.08

0.13

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Coleraine vs Ballymena United Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Coleraine vs Ballymena United on 26 December 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Northern Ireland Premier League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Coleraine vs Ballymena United Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Coleraine's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Ballymena United's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Northern Ireland Premier League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Northern Ireland Premier League standings and the Northern Ireland Premier League form table to understand exactly where Coleraine and Ballymena United sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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